Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • pinch of pepper
  • 2 lb. stew meat
  • 1/4 c. oil
  • 4 medium onions, peeled
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • water
  • 1 c. white wine
  • 1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 6 to 8 stalks celery, cut in 1-inch lengths
  • 6 medium potatoes, peeled and cut in quarters

Method

  • Combine flour, salt, pepper and paprika in a small paper bag. Toss meat cubes in bag to coat each piece.
  • Remove meat.
  • Save flour.
  • Brown meat in hot oil in heavy large pot. When brown slice 1 onion very thinly over meat.
  • Add bay leaf and stir in flour remaining in bag.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce and enough liquid (wine and water) to almost cover meat.
  • Cover and cook over low heat for about 2 hours until meat is tender.
  • Add vegetables. Bring to a boil.
  • Cover and turn down heat to medium for about 30 to 45 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  • Serve broth as gravy as it is or thicken with cornstarch dissolved in water.
  • Stir constantly as it thickens and turns clear.